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Controlled Fermentation of Caperberries
Author(s) -
SÁNCHEZ A.NTONIO H.,
CASTRO A.NTONIO,
REJANO L.UIS
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.1992.tb08069.x
Subject(s) - fermentation , lactic acid , chemistry , food science , salt (chemistry) , microorganism , bacteria , biology , organic chemistry , genetics
The effects of concentration (0, 4, 7 and 10% NaCl) and buffering of brines on the fermentation of caperberries were studied. In all cases, lactic acid bacteria were the main microorganisms responsible for the processes. The evolution of the samples in water and 4% salt was similar, while 7 and 10% levels delayed fermentation depending on concentration. The buffered series fermented more strongly than unbuffered treatments. Color and texture were similar in all treatments. An increase of salt level up to 10% NaCl at equilibrium was found to be suitable for bulk storage.